TWO-SQUASH LASAGNA

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I learned to cook when I was growing up on a dairy farm and was a member of 4-H. This is one of my favorite recipes-it makes good use of the abundance of squash we always seem to have in summer and fall. You'll also find it freezes well.-Marilyn Stroud, Larsen, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups small-curd cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 small unpeeled yellow squash, shredded
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, fennel seed, salt and pepper; set aside. , In a small bowl, combine 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cottage or ricotta cheese and eggs. Place half the zucchini in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with half the flour. Top with half the meat sauce and half the cheese mixture. Repeat layers of zucchini, flour, meat sauce and cheese mixture. Combine remaining mozzarella with yellow squash; spoon over cheese mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake at 375° for 50 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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Jeremia Chicco
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Easy to follow recipe, and the lasagna was delicious. Will definitely make it again!


Grace Newton
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I used butternut squash instead of zucchini and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!


Elisna Marthinus
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This was an amazingly delicious recipe, and the squash filling was so smooth and creamy. Will definitely make again!


Ashaq hussain
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The lasagna was a bit too time-consuming to make. I would have used a pre-made sauce next time.


Jam Rashid
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I thought the lasagna was a bit too heavy. I would have used less ricotta cheese next time.


Umar Musa
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The lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would have used less cheese next time.


jan jokhio
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The lasagna was a bit too watery for my liking. I think I would have drained the squash better next time.


Lisa Carey
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This lasagna was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Maricel Villar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lasagna turned out perfectly. It was delicious and my family loved it.


Niki Mize
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This lasagna was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Dipak Rawat
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The lasagna was very flavorful and the squash added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Haris Awan
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This lasagna was delicious! I loved the combination of squash and cheese. It was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Angel Fuentes
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were perfect and the lasagna was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rayona Qor
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This was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The lasagna turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lasagna and is looking for a new twist on the classic dish.


Nabadda Christine
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this lasagna. The squash added a subtle sweetness that balanced out the richness of the cheese and sauce. I also loved the crispy Parmesan breadcrumb topping.


Zoey Cruz
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The combination of butternut squash and zucchini gave it a delicious and unique flavor. The ricotta and mozzarella cheeses added a creamy and gooey texture. I will definitely be making this again!